10 Awesome Wombat Facts The awesome wombat facts that will make you a mega-fan of this marsupial! What poops cubes, has ever-growing teeth and can almost run as fast as Usain Bolt? The Wombat!! Today we share 10 incredible Wombat (Lasiorhinus latifrons) facts… 1.They Poop In Cubes One of the more unusual facts about wombats […]
Ladies and gentlemen, get your heart eyes at the ready as we introduce you to our newest resident; Monte Carlo the baby koala! He’s so cute, he’s so fluffy… **Insert inaudible oos, awws and mushy baby coos** Little Monte Carlo may only be eight months old, but he’s already proving himself to be stealing the […]
Looking to buy Authentic Aboriginal artwork in Cairns? Whether you’re looking for that perfect gift, or you’re a local looking for a statement piece for your home, Rainforestation’s Authentic aboriginal artwork has you covered! Our gallery features all authentic artwork with unique paintings and designs from local artists that make up the Pamagirri Cultural Centre. […]
Rainforestation turns 40 this year, so we thought it was a good time to reflect on what happened in 1976 – our birth year! Australia’s population was approx. 14.03 million (compared to approx. 24 million in 2016) The Apple Computer Company was formed by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak – back then, no one knew who they […]
In case you haven’t heard, 2016 marks the 40th birthday for Rainforestation Nature Park, Kuranda. From humble beginnings as an orange orchard, Rainforestation has grown to become one of the largest and longest-running tourism operations in Tropical North Queensland … and definitely one of the most unique! From the Army Duck rainforest tours, to the […]
Rainforestation Nature Park, located in Kuranda, has welcomed the latest arrival to their Koala & Wildlife Park – Juliet the Wombat. Juliet, a four year old female Southern Hairy-Nosed wombat, arrived recently from Melbourne Zoo to much excitement from staff and guests alike. Weighing 27 kilograms, she will initially reside in a temporary enclosure while […]
Rainforestation celebrates Chinese New Year every year, with a number of Chinese visitors coming to our park. It is a fantastic opportunity for these guests to experience Australian culture and wildlife, and enjoy our beautiful rainforest. Did you know – 2016 is the Year of the Monkey? It Occurs Once in a Cycle of 12-Years […]
We had a fun few days leading up to Australia Day, getting our animals ready! We are lucky that all of our animals are native to Australia, so they were very happy to get into the spirit of things. Make sure to watch our Straya Day video as well – we do have […]
What was 1976 in Cairns like? Rainforestation turns 40 in 2016, and it made us think about what 1976 in Cairns was like, and what the world was like 40 years ago … before iPhones, internet, and all of the other things we take for granted today! In 1976, there were some key events around […]
Watch out – we are having our 40th birthday! Some people would say we’re almost over the hill, but we think we’re just getting better with age. To mark the occasion, we’ve decided to go BIG. We’re not having a birth-day, we’re having a birth-YEAR! Keep an eye on our Facebook page and […]
